1-Day Petra Guided Walking Tour with Treasury and Monastery

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through the narrow canyon between high sandstone rocks
• 02 Explore the famous tomb of the Treasury
• 03 Hike up a 900-step stairway to visit the Monastery
• 04 Visit the ancient temples of the Nabateans and Romans

Walk through the impressive Siq and pause at the Treasury before continuing to Petra's tombs area to learn about its history and architecture. Explore the temples and market with archaeological explanations, then hike more than 900 steps up to the Monastery. This tour offers a rewarding introduction to Petra's most iconic monuments and rock-cut landscapes.

Hike to the Monastery via an uphill stairway of more than 900 steps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Petra

Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Petra Highlights Walk to the Monastery

• Meet your guide at the Petra Visitors Center.
• Check your entrance tickets and start the tour from the main gate.
• Walk through the Siq for about 30 minutes.
• Stop at the Treasury for about 30 minutes.
• Continue into the tombs area and learn about its history and architecture.
• Explore the temples and markets with explanations about archaeology.
• Hike to the Monastery via an uphill stairway of more than 900 steps.
• Explore the Monastery and its surrounding area.
• Walk back to the temple area.
• Return to the Petra Visitors Center.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Official site tour guide

What's Not Included

• Gratuities - recommended
• Travel insurance and personal expenses
• Entry fees to Petra
• All types of meals, unless option with lunch (vegetarian meal by request)

What to bring

• Good hiking and walking shoes

Know before you go

• Check weather conditions: December - March (around 0 - 10 C), May - September (around 25 - 35 C).
• This tour takes you into the most famous wonder in the world, Petra. You will explore the magic of the sandstone rocks, narrow pathways, and prominent old temples like the outstanding Treasury and the Monastery. You will spend around 6 hours feeling how glorious and beautiful the place is. There will also be a chance to experience local traditions, people, and products. Moreover, you can experience a camel, horse, or donkey ride. This tour enables you to explore Petra in the right way much of the time.
• Tour guides are booked by time and order; sometimes, you must wait a few minutes until your guide is ready.
• You should be flexible with the tour start time.
• The classic tour mentioned above takes 5-6 hours in general: 2-2.5 hours with the guide, and 3 hours or more to get back to the main gate and take some photos.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Petra Visitors Center, 28, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Tour start

Wadi Musa, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.